Cox Cares Foundation
Cox Kids Foundation has a new name!
Established in 1999 as the Cox Kids Foundation, the COX CARES FOUNDATION is Cox’s philanthropic arm funded entirely by Cox employee payroll donations that are matched by the company. To date, the foundation has contributed more than $4.5 million back into the San Diego community through grants for schools and non-profit organizations, scholarships for students, and support for programs that improve the quality of life for San Diego families.
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ADVISORY BOARD
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The foundation’s giving areas are managed by a diverse group of approximately 40 Cox employees who volunteer their time to serve on the advisory board and committees that review funding requests.
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PROGRAMS
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COX CARES FOUNDATION has three funding programs: Cox Cares Scholars to award scholarships to high school seniors; Non-Profit Grants to support the work being done by 501(c)3 organizations in the areas of education and technology for youth and military; and Member-Recommended Grants, which allow our employees who donate to the foundation to recommend a non-profit organization of their choice for a grant.
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Cox Cares Scholars |
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Scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school students to support their educational endeavor. These scholarships are specific to San Diego County residents who live in a Cox service area and will attend a higher educational institution in California. Recipients are chosen based on scholastic achievement, community involvement, and staying committed to their educational goals despite dealing with life’s challenges. Applications are accepted during the first quarter of each year. Specific deadlines vary each year. |
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Non-Profit Grants |
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Grants are awarded annually to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations that make a difference in our San Diego community. Grants will be awarded to support youth and military in the areas of education and technology. Applications will be accepted from June to July. |
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Member-Recommended Grants |
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Grants are awarded annually to eligible 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in San Diego. This program is designed to give Cox employees who fund the Cox Cares Foundation an opportunity to support a local non-profit organization of their choice. Employee nominations are accepted in April and August, and recipients will be awarded up to $2,500. |
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PARTNERSHIPS
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In addition, the COX CARES FOUNDATION will continue its year-round partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and Junior Achievement. For the past 10 years, the Cox Cares Foundation has supported 600 patients through Rady Children’s Hospital’s Speech and Hearing Center who were in need of hearing aids and speech therapy. Through our partnership with Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Cox Cares Foundation has donated more than $300,000 to help grant wishes to children who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Since 2003, Cox has provided free high-speed Internet to more than 120 children who receive computers as part of their wish. By donating $150,000 to Junior Achievement and building a replica Cox Solutions Store in Junior Achievement’s BizTown (a mini city), since 2006, Cox has helped educate more than 40,000 fifth graders about free enterprise and money management.
For questions, please email coxcares@cox.com.